BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→PIT

Washington, DC (DCA) to Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) flight delay odds

72.0% of 1,431 official scheduled DCA-to-PIT flights arrived on time; 15.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.3% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
72.0%arrived on time
15.7%30+ min late
4.3%cancelled
1,431scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to PIT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-PIT departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.3% of 324 flights. Evening was lowest at 60.6% across 376 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning32484.3%6.2%4.9%
Late morning22084.1%9.1%2.3%
Afternoon31970.5%17.9%1.6%
Evening37660.6%22.6%6.4%
Night19262.0%21.9%5.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to PIT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-PIT weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.4% of 222 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.5% across 200 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday21672.7%16.7%4.6%
Tuesday22278.4%10.4%3.6%
Wednesday21672.2%16.7%2.8%
Thursday21371.4%15.0%3.8%
Friday21168.7%18.0%3.8%
Saturday15377.8%12.4%5.2%
Sunday20063.5%20.0%6.5%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to PIT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-PIT airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 85.7% of 196 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 63.0% across 100 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways77371.2%15.7%3.9%
PSA Airlines36268.8%18.0%6.1%
Envoy Air19685.7%7.7%2.6%
American Airlines10063.0%23.0%4.0%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to PIT?

Among qualifying DCA-to-PIT month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.8% of 118 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 59.6% across 109 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511565.2%17.4%12.2%
August 202513278.8%10.6%2.3%
September 202511889.8%7.6%0.0%
October 202513974.8%15.1%0.7%
November 202511472.8%11.4%4.4%
December 202510464.4%24.0%5.8%
January 202611765.8%15.4%8.5%
February 202610959.6%16.5%5.5%
March 202611866.1%21.2%5.1%
April 202611380.5%15.9%0.9%
May 202612379.7%12.2%0.8%
June 202612963.6%21.7%6.2%

What drove DCA to PIT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-PIT delay category, accounting for 50.2% of 21,634 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.5%
Late aircraft50.2%
National airspace13.5%
Weather11.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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